Greif (GEF) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.39 (As of Jun. 2026) — 19% Below Median

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GEF Greif Inc GEF
65 GF Score
Price $86.43
GF Value $61.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Greif Dividend Payout Ratio?

Greif GEF -1.31% 65 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 as of Jun. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates GEF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $61.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Packaging & Containers companies, Greif ranks worse than 69.52% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Greif's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for Greif's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

GEF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 0.48   Max: 0.77
Current: 0.55

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Greif was 0.77. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.48.

GEF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
69.52% of 210 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.395 vs GEF: 0.55

As of today (2026-08-20), the Dividend Yield % of Greif is 2.66%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Greif was 6.64%. The lowest was 2.54%. And the median was 3.16%.

Greif's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.62.

During the past 12 months, Greif's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Greif was 48.90% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 3.90% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Greif (NYSE:GEF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Greif Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Greif Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Greif's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Greif Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Greif Annual Data
Trend Oct15 Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.55 0.32 0.24 0.33 0.49

Greif Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.48 0.52 1.36 0.51 0.39

GEF vs GPK, SLGN, AMBP: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Greif's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Greif Dividend Payout Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Greif's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Greif's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Greif Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Greif's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2024 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Oct. 2024 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Oct. 2024 )
=2.1/ 4.31
=0.49

Greif's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=0.62/ 1.61
=0.39

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 mean?
Greif (GEF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Greif and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Greif's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Greif ranks #146 out of 210 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is Greif's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Greif's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.77. The Packaging & Containers industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. Greif's value of 0.39 is 1.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greif ranks #146 out of 210 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Greif has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greif's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GPK and SLGN?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Greif ranks #146 out of 210 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Greif in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. Greif's value of 0.39 is 1.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Greif's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Greif has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.40, based on 210 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Greif's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is 1.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Greif and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greif's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Greif stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greif (GEF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $61.52, compared to a current price of $86.43 — trading 40.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 1.3% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.40. Greif's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Greif (GEF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Greif (GEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greif stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $86.43 is trading 40.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $61.52. GuruFocus considers Greif to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GEF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.39 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.48)
  • GF Value™: $61.52 vs. price of $86.43 (40.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.3% below the Packaging & Containers median (#146 of 210)

No single metric tells the full story. See the GEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Greif Business Description

Other Exchanges GEF.B:USA
Address 425 Winter Road, Delaware, OH, USA, 43015
Greif Inc is a producer of industrial packaging products and services with manufacturing facilities located in many countries. It offers a comprehensive line of rigid industrial packaging products, such as steel, fiber, and plastic drums, rigid intermediate bulk containers, closure systems for industrial packaging products, transit protection products, water bottles and remanufactured and reconditioned industrial containers, and services, such as container life cycle management, blending, filling, logistics, warehousing, and other packaging services. The company operates in three reportable business segments including Global Industrial Packaging, Paper Packaging and Services, and Land Management. It operates in USA, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia and Other Americas.
65GF Score

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